Driving from Manila to Laoag
Laoag lies 402 km (250 mi) north of Manila, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 490 km (305 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Manila | Laoag | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 1.6 million | 112,117 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
Where to book car hire from Manila to Laoag
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Staying in Laoag
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Common questions
How far is Laoag from Manila?
402 km (250 mi) in a straight line, north of Manila; by road roughly 490 km (305 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manila to Laoag by car?
About 6 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manila and Laoag?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.